When talking about time in Serbian, it's really common to just use the genitive case of nouns like 'jutro' (morning), 'podne' (noon), 'popodne' (afternoon), 'veče' (evening), and 'noć' (night).
You'll often see 'jutro' used without a preposition to mean 'in the morning' or 'this morning.'
For example, if you want to say 'Good morning,' you'd say 'Dobro jutro.'
If you're asking 'How are you this morning?' you'd say 'Kako si jutros?' or 'Kako si jutro?'
If you want to say 'in the morning,' you'd say 'ujutru' or 'u jutro.' You can also say 'svako jutro' for 'every morning' and 'sutra ujutru' for 'tomorrow morning.'
You can also say 'Dobro jutro' to mean 'good morning.'
§ What does it mean and when do people use it?
The Serbian word jutro directly translates to "morning" in English. It's a fundamental word you'll use every day. Think of how often you say or hear "morning" – it's just as common in Serbian.
You use jutro to talk about the early part of the day, from sunrise until around noon. It’s when people typically wake up, have breakfast, and start their daily activities. You'll hear it in greetings, when describing events happening in the morning, or when making plans for the early part of the day.
- DEFINITION
- Morning
Here are some common ways you'll encounter and use jutro:
- As a greeting: The most common use is in the greeting "Dobro jutro!" (Good morning!). You say this to anyone you meet in the morning, regardless of formality. It's a standard, polite way to start the day.
- To indicate time: You can use it to specify when something happens. For example, if you say something will happen "sutra ujutro," it means "tomorrow morning."
- To describe a period: You can use it to talk about the morning in general, or to describe something that occurs regularly during the morning.
Let's look at some practical examples so you can see how it works in real sentences:
Dobro jutro svima!
This translates to "Good morning, everyone!" This is a very common greeting you'll hear and use.
Kafa u jutro je najbolja.
Meaning: "Coffee in the morning is the best." Here, jutro specifies the time when coffee is enjoyed.
Sastanak je sutra u jutro.
This sentence means: "The meeting is tomorrow morning." You can see how jutro is used to specify the part of the day.
Understanding jutro is essential for basic communication in Serbian. Start by mastering "Dobro jutro!" and then move on to using it in simple sentences to describe when things happen. It's a simple word, but incredibly useful.
Expressions idiomatiques
"Dobro jutro!"
Good morning!
Dobro jutro! Kako si danas? (Good morning! How are you today?)
neutral"Jutro je pametnije od večeri."
Morning is wiser than evening. (Sleep on it.)
Ne brini sada o tome, jutro je pametnije od večeri. (Don't worry about it now, morning is wiser than evening.)
neutral"Rano jutro"
Early morning
Ustao sam u rano jutro da bih išao na pijacu. (I got up in the early morning to go to the market.)
neutral"Kasno jutro"
Late morning
U kasno jutro obično pijem kafu. (In the late morning, I usually drink coffee.)
neutral"Od jutra do sutra"
From morning till tomorrow (All day and night, endlessly)
Radio je od jutra do sutra da završi projekat. (He worked from morning till tomorrow to finish the project.)
neutral"Ujutru"
In the morning
Ujutru idem na posao. (In the morning, I go to work.)
neutral"Svako jutro"
Every morning
Svako jutro pijem čaj. (Every morning, I drink tea.)
neutral"Jedno jutro"
One morning
Jedno jutro sam se probudio rano. (One morning, I woke up early.)
neutral"Do jutra"
Until morning
Ostaću ovde do jutra. (I will stay here until morning.)
neutral"Jutro posle"
The morning after
Jutro posle zabave je bilo teško. (The morning after the party was difficult.)
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Listen for a common morning greeting and a question about sleep.
Listen for what someone does every morning before work.
Listen for an activity that is good for health in the morning.
Read this aloud:
Reci 'Dobro jutro' i pitaj nekoga kako je.
Focus: jutro
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Read this aloud:
Opiši svoju jutarnju rutinu koristeći srpske reči.
Focus: jutarnju, rutinu
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Read this aloud:
Kako bi rekao 'I like to drink coffee in the morning' na srpskom?
Focus: volim, pijem, ujutru
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Svako ___ započinjem šoljom kafe i čitanjem vesti. (Every ___ I start with a cup of coffee and reading the news.)
In Serbian, 'jutro' (morning) in the accusative case (direct object) often remains 'jutro' when it refers to a general or habitual action. 'Svako jutro' is a common idiomatic expression meaning 'every morning'. 'Jutrom' is instrumental, 'jutra' is genitive, and 'jutru' is dative.
Nakon dugog putovanja, jedva čekam da se probudim u mirno ___ svoje kuće. (After a long journey, I can't wait to wake up in the peaceful ___ of my home.)
Here, 'jutro' is used as the direct object of 'probudim se u' (wake up in), where 'u' takes the accusative case. Thus, 'jutro' remains in its nominative form when referring to a specific morning.
Volela bih da mogu da spavam duže svako ___, ali posao me zove. (I wish I could sleep longer every ___, but work calls me.)
Similar to the first example, 'svako jutro' is the correct and common way to say 'every morning' in Serbian, using the accusative case.
Spremamo se za doručak, a napolju je već kasno ___. (We are getting ready for breakfast, and outside it's already late ___.)
'Kasno jutro' (late morning) uses 'jutro' in the nominative case, acting as the subject complement describing the state outside.
On preferira raditi rano ___ dok je grad još miran. (He prefers to work early ___ while the city is still quiet.)
'Rano jutro' (early morning) also uses 'jutro' in the nominative case, as an adverbial phrase of time.
Miris sveže pečenog hleba me budi svako ___. (The smell of freshly baked bread wakes me up every ___.)
Again, 'svako jutro' (every morning) is the correct and most natural expression, requiring 'jutro' in the accusative case.
Choose the most appropriate synonym for 'jutro' in the context of a new beginning.
'Zora' (dawn) best captures the metaphorical sense of a new beginning, often associated with 'jutro' beyond just the time of day.
Which phrase below best conveys a sense of foreboding or an ominous start to the day, using 'jutro' idiomatically?
This phrase idiomatically suggests something went wrong from the very beginning of the day, indicating a foreboding start.
In a formal speech, if someone wishes to express hope for a brighter future, which sentence structure, utilizing 'jutro', would be most impactful and appropriate?
This phrasing uses 'jutro' metaphorically to represent each new day and expresses a formal wish for hope, suitable for a speech.
The phrase 'od jutra do mraka' exclusively refers to the literal duration of daylight and has no figurative meaning.
'Od jutra do mraka' can also be used figuratively to mean 'all day long' or 'continuously,' implying a long and arduous period, not just literal daylight hours.
In Serbian literature, 'jutro' is almost always depicted as a time of tranquility and never associated with internal turmoil or dramatic events.
While 'jutro' often signifies peace, it can also be a setting for profound internal conflict, revelations, or the beginning of dramatic events in literature, reflecting the characters' psychological states.
The Serbian expression 'pametnije je jutro od večeri' (morning is wiser than evening) implies that decisions made in the morning are generally better due to a clearer mind.
This proverb advises against making hasty decisions late at night and suggests that a fresh perspective in the morning often leads to better judgment and solutions.
Listen for a common Serbian morning greeting and a question about sleep.
Focus on what is an indispensable part of one's day in the morning.
The speaker mentions going to bed late and how this morning feels.
Read this aloud:
Dobro jutro, komšija! Je li sve u redu?
Focus: Dobro jutro, komšija!
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Read this aloud:
Uvek uživam u tišini ranog jutra dok svi još spavaju.
Focus: tišini ranog jutra
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Read this aloud:
Jutros je bio predivan izlazak sunca, šteta što sam ga propustio.
Focus: predivan izlazak sunca
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